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Midwife / Nurse Midwife
Oroville, CA
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Graduate of an accredited Midwifery program
Current California Nurse Midwife license and ACC accreditation
Current California RN License
Maintains California Furnishing Number, DEA, BSL, NPI Registration number, ACC accreditation, Fetal Monitoring, NRP
Current American Heart BLS Provider Card
ACLS (preferred)
Recent / previous work experience in primary health care setting (preferred)
Job Details:
Start Date:
Open Until Filled.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Midwifery program
Current California Nurse Midwife license and ACC accreditation
Current California RN License
Maintains California Furnishing Number, DEA, BSL, NPI Registration number, ACC accreditation, Fetal Monitoring, NRP
Current American Heart BLS Provider Card
ACLS (preferred)
Recent / previous work experience in primary health care setting (preferred)
Ability to prioritize and problem solve
Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity to patients, family and significant others of all ages
Good oral and written communication skills
Analytical ability required to evaluate processes and to recommend improvements as necessary
Demonstrates reliability and flexibility with work schedule
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Duties & Responsibilities:
Job Summary Under the supervision of an OB/GYN Physician, manages the medical care of patients throughout the maternity cycle, including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and gynecological periods. Provides standard maternity care and counseling to expectant women following ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures and instructions regulated by the state of California Nurse Practice Act. Duties Under the supervision of OB/GYN physician, manages the care of women during pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and well woman care
Obtains an accurate medical, obstetrical, gynecological and psycho-social history of the present pregnancy
Observes signs of the member's general and obstetrical health status
Performs complete physical examinations including the pap smear, breast examination, abdominal examination, pelvic examination, clinical pelvimetry, test for STD's, prescribe treatment for clients with STD's, prescribe birth control
Records all findings of examinations, histories and significant observations in the patient's chart
Determines pregnancy status during gestation, presentation and position of fetus and fetal heart rate
Determines whether all findings are within normal limits
Orders appropriate laboratory examinations such as chest x-ray, ultrasound, CBC, urinalysis, blood type and Rh factor, serology tests
Consults with and obtains orders from an obstetrician for any special care or diagnostic procedure and refers to other services as necessary Institutes preventative measures and detects abnormal conditions, obtains consultation and assistance from physicians as needed.
Teaches, counsels and guides individual members regarding their individual health care
Determines the need for social services, genetics or mental health services and refers as appropriate
Evaluates patient's general and obstetrical health status
Provides health supervision, care and family planning advice to women during antepartum and postpartum periods
Evaluates fetal status by performing such procedures as abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position, approximate station and fetal heart rate
Able to perform internal and external fetal monitoring and interpretation
Consults with obstetrician regarding questionable findings
Determines member's degree of labor and whether member is to be admitted to labor and delivery
Independently conducts normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries
With evidence of special training, first assists at Cesarean sections including tubal ligations
Performs other duties as assigned
Lifting Requirements:
Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 40 pounds, transferring, repositioning patients, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions. Work area is well lighted and ventilated. Regularly exposed to the risks of blood borne and airborne diseases. Contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to noise, chemicals, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials. Wears personal protective equipment as required.